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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,135

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimEXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $24,699
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,657
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,475 0
Options (change) 2,122 0
Destination 590 795
Total Price $22,165 $25,494
Total Invoice $20,317 $24,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimEXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-18
Total Price$22,165$25,494
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$24,119
Total Invoice$20,317$24,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$23,133

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimEXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length185.8 in180.4 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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